Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1163, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

R -- SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL N00164-99-Q-0277 DUE 091599 POC Ms. Diane Pearson, Code 1163W7, telephone 812-854-5201, fax 812-854-3805; Ms. Luann Shelton,, Contracting Officer WEB: click here to download copy of RFQ modification, http://www.crane.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here to contact via e-mail, pearson_d@crane.navy.mil. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for noncommercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. Solicitation Number N00164-99-Q-0277 applies and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The standard industrial code is 8711 and the dollar threshold is 2.5 million. This requirement is for engineering services in accordance with the attached statement of work. The Government intends to negotiate with one source, Tri-Star Engineering, Bedford, Indiana. Tri-Star Engineering has been employed on the specific programs and posses the corporate knowledge in relation to the specific required background and has an extensive working knowledge of NSWC Crane information technology infrastructure. A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order will be awarded based on Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.203-3 Gratuities; 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance [FILL-IN]; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.232-1 Payments, 52.233-1 Disputes; 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications; 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements; 52.252-2 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations [FILL-IN]; 52.232-23 Alt I Assignment of Claims; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965; 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.225-7009 Duty-Free entry Qualifying Country End Products and Supplies; 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment; 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification [FILL-IN]; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns; 52.222-21 Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.233-3 Protest after Award; 52.243-1 Alt I Changes-Fixed-Price; 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government; 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service); 52.232-25 Prompt Payment; 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination; Business The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which willbe considered by the Agency. Quotations and the above required information must be received at the above contact point in this office on or before 15 September 1999 at 12:00 PM (Noon) Eastern Standard Time. Posted 09/07/99 (W-SN376967). (0250)

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